Foundation Repair Before & After Photos

A buyer was looking into purchasing this property in Hibbing, MN for investment purposes, but they noticed that the foundation walls had some issues. Looking for a solution in hopes of being able to fix up the property, they reached out to DBS for a solution.

Design Specialist James Miller conducted a free no-obligation estimate for the potential buyer. After a thorough inspection, James advised them that DBS offers a stabilization solution called PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System that would prevent the walls from further cracking or bowing.

A DBS Foreman led the installation for this project. The crew installed 8 PowerBrace™ I-beams. The I-beams have adjustable brackets affixed at the top that allows them to be tightened over time in an attempt to straighten the wall, but the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System guarantees that no further bowing or cracking in the walls will occur. Upon completion of the project, the home has been permanently stabilized and increased the overall value of the property for the buyer.

The buyer can have peace of mind knowing that his investment has been protected, and if he were to resell the property, the PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System comes with a 25-year transferrable warranty.

A homeowner in Hibbing, MN regarding their crawlspace foundation. It had a bowing wooden foundation, and they were worried that the issue would worsen once winter hits. DBS was able to stabilize the wall by installing GeoLock® Wall Anchors, as shown in the picture. These are steel anchors that get embedded into the undisturbed soil on the exterior part of the wall and are attached to the interior portion of the wall to help straighten it out. 

The homeowners at this home in Hibbing, MN were very concerned about the main wall in their basement. Several large horizontal cracks had split the wall, and it was bowing inwards. After losing sleep over the thought of the wall collapsing while they were away or sleeping, they contacted DBS in hopes of finding a solution.

Design Specialist Torrey Swenson went out to visit the property in order to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue. After completing the inspection, he notified the owners that DBS offered a solution called PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System.

Foreman Zach Royer led the installation of this project. With his crew, they successfully installed 12 PowerBrace™ I-beams to support the walls that were causing issues in the basement. PowerBrace™ I-beams are installed with steel brackets at the top that allows for tightening during dry periods in order to attempt to straighten the wall. The PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System guarantees that the wall will not bow or crack any further.

The owners of this home can now sleep comfortably and have peace of mind knowing that their basement walls have been permanently stabilized and that their walls will not cave in.

The homeowner of this property in Hibbing, MN had concerns about a wall in their basement bedroom. Cracks had formed on the interior and exterior of the wall, and they were worried that the wall would completely fail. Looking for a permanent solution, they reached out to DBS.

Design Specialist Rich Johnsen went out to the property to conduct a free no-obligation estimate of the issue at hand. After completing a thorough inspection, Rich advised the homeowner that DBS's PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System would help to permanently stabilize the wall and guarantee that it would not bow or crack any further upon installation. 

A DBS Foremen led the installation of this project. With the help of their crew, they were able to successfully install 5 PowerBrace™ I-beams. During dry periods, brackets at the top of the I-beams can be tightened in an attempt to straighten the wall. The PowerBrace™ Wall Bracing System ensures that the wall has been permanently stabilized, and no further cracking or bowing will occur.

After installation, the wall is permanently stabilized and the homeowner can relax comfortably in their safe and sturdy home.

A homeowner from Hibbing, MN reached out to DBS looking for help with their wet, unsupported basement foundation. One of our Design Specialists went to the home to run a free no-obligation estimate appointment. After a thorough inspection, our Design Specialist provided the homeowner with a free quote for our Basement Repair Systems.

One of our crews installed our PowerBrace® Wall Bracing System to permanently stabilize the foundation walls. Our crew also installed our WaterGuard® french drain system to thoroughly waterproof the space. Now the homeowner can relax with peace of mind.